Monessen native will serve as Rotary International president
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April 12, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com “Life is always more exciting on the other side of a yes.” This saying has taken Monessen native Stephanie Urchick many places in life, as she went from an eager learn...
By George to be featured on ABR Roadshow
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April 12, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Mon Valley residents don’t need anyone to tell them what a treasure By George is, but soon the message will go well beyond our borders. To read the rest of the st...
Local harpist adds modern touch to instrument
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April 12, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Like her name might suggest, Angel Wateska knew she was a harp player early on. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s Mon Valley Indep...
‘Sunny’ day at Cedar Creek Park
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April 11, 2023
Sundena “Sunny” Arnold, 2, of Charleroi enjoyed the playground at Cedar Creek Park Monday afternoon with her mother, Deia Biddle, and her father, Greg Arnold.  
Monongahela prepares for beautification projects
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April 11, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Big things are happening on Main Street in Monongahela this spring and summer. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independ...
Area resident sees different country in return to Vietnam
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April 11, 2023
By JEFF OLIVER For the MVI In 1968, Frank Francia left the United States and landed in the middle of a war in Vietnam. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independ...
Jacob Levin earns Eagle Scout award
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April 11, 2023
By the MVI Charleroi Area High School senior Jacob Levin recently earned the prestigious Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award for refurbishing the entrance of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi. ...
On the hunt for Easter eggs
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April 10, 2023
Two-year-old twins Sophia Paiani and Isabella Paiani of Monongahela are joined by their cousin, Everlee Price, 3, of Bethel Park at the Valley Inn Easter egg hunt on Saturday.  
Rostraver Road bridge closure starts today
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April 10, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Today is the day PennDOT closes the Rostraver Road bridge as it passes over Interstate 70. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our onl...
Reschenthaler part of diplomatic mission to Taiwan
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April 10, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters Township, recently joined a congressional delegation to Taiwan, meeting with officials about the United States’ economic a...
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April 10, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Westmoreland County Senior Games will celebrate 40 years of fun and fitness this year. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our online...
Message of love featured at annual Good Friday breakfast
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April 8, 2023
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Mon Valley YMCA hosted its 61st annual Good Friday Breakfast yesterday, welcoming dozens for an emotional morning of food and worship with guest speaker John Custer, a p...
Fatherhood Program moves into McKeesport
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April 8, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Allegheny Intermediate Unit leaders say a recent funding increase for its Fatherhood Program will support families in the county.   To read the rest of the stor...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 8, 2023
Father Kevin Dominik leads parishioners through the streets of Monongahela Friday for   St. Andrew the Apostle Parish’s annual Stations of the Cross observance.  
Family Easter egg hunt has become community celebration
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April 8, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com It’s just about time for Mark and Vickie Law to put on their bunny ears. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent, call ...
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April 8, 2023
By JIM BUSCH For The Mon Valley Independent This time of the year is inextricably linked with eggs. Since ancient times, eggs have been seen as a symbol of fertility and the spring. In traditional far...
Ballpark friends
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 7, 2023
Tyler Bunch, 3, of Charleroi made a new friend, Landon Senitta, 2, of Monessen while playing with trucks in the dirt at Veterans Field during a Charleroi Area High School baseball game.
Donora considers ARP funds for police, library
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April 7, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com A discussion on allocating additional funds to the Donora Library led council to a conversation about remaining American Rescue Plan money during a work session...